Soil
It is adaptable to a wide range of soils from sandy loam to clayey loam. 

Season
Planting can be done during June - August and February

Preparation of field
Plough the land 4 - 5 times and apply FYM 10 kg, neem cake 1 kg, super phosphate 100 g and Furadon 10 g/sq.m during last ploughing. Form ridges and furrows at 45 cm apart.

Preparation of Bhendi field